[14/07/26]

“efl – The Data Science Institute” cordially invites you to its 2026 Annual Conference. The conference will take place on November 26, 2026, starting at 2:30 p.m. at Deutsche Börse AG in Eschborn under the title “Better Data, Less Fragmentation & More Retail – Success Factors for European Financial Markets?”. Topics of focus will include the competitiveness of European capital markets, market fragmentation, EU initiatives regarding the Capital Markets Union (CMU) and the Savings and Investment Union (SIU), the introduction of the Consolidated Tape, and the impact of the ban on Payment for Order Flow (PFOF). The team at the Chair of e-Finance is organizing the conference this year. Admission is free. However, the number of seats is limited, so please register early. Further information and the registration form can be found here.

[08/07/26]

A position as a Research Assistant is available at the earliest possible date within the “efl – The Data Science Institute” project. The role offers the opportunity to conduct research and pursue a doctorate at the intersection of financial markets, data science, and innovative technologies. We look forward to receiving your application.

[19/06/26]

Dr. Tino Cestonaro was awarded the 2026 Research Award of the Frankfurt Institute for Risk Management and Regulation (FIRM) in recognition of the outstanding quality of his dissertation “Information Dissemination and Price Formation in Securities Markets.”
In his work, he examines how information is generated, disseminated, and incorporated into prices in modern securities markets. The dissertation focuses on regulatory requirements, the increasing fragmentation of trading venues, and the influence of high-frequency trading on market quality. Drawing on five empirical studies, the dissertation provides valuable insights into price formation in financial markets, which are of central importance for assessing the efficiency, stability, and fairness of markets.
We warmly congratulate Dr. Cestonaro on this award!

[29/01/26]

Prof. Dr Peter Gomber was elected for three more years as a member of the Exchange Council at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FSE). The Exchange Council is a key forum for discussing fundamental issues and developments at the FSE. Among other things, the Exchange Council is responsible for the appointment, withdrawal and supervision of the executive management. Furthermore, it issues the Exchange Rules, the Fee Regulations and the Conditions for Transactions on the Exchange. Prof. Dr. Gomber has held this honorary position since 2011. Further information can be found here.

[17/12/25]

The team wishes all students, co-operation partners and employees of the university Merry Christmas and a happy new year.